The Rental (2020)
The Rental
”Two couples on a getaway suspect their rental host is spying on them, leading to sinister revelations.”
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Dave Franco's (Neighbors, 21 Jump Street) highly anticipated directorial debut, 'The Rental', pays homage to slasher films while looking to the future. He utilizes all the genre's clichés and attributes (stupid decisions, who will die first, etc.) but with a modern twist. The story follows a group of friends who decide to rent a secluded house on Airbnb. From there, the horror and cat-and-mouse chase ensue. It's not an exceptional horror film, but it certainly brings a much-needed freshness to the genre and is truly entertaining--thanks in part to some great plot twists. Enjoy with popcorn, soda, and an open mind for fun.
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Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light. Alison Brie and Dan Stevens star in this unnerving and sophisticated debut thriller from Dave Franco
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